Scissor threat

LOCAL POLICE in Elche arrested a 29 ­ year ­ old man for allegedly threatening a young man with scissors in the park area of Carrer la Villajoyosa on Wednesday, July 5.

Police were called to the area after reports of a disturbance. On arrival, the officers saw a large group of teenagers and one of them approached an officer to say he had just been threatened with a pair of scissors pointed at his neck. The alleged assailant also made ex ­ tremely threatening remarks.

In addition, the victim stated that the man was

Medieval tower to reopen

ELCHE Council will reopen the Torre de Vaillo to visitors at the end of July, eight years after its closure.

“We will reopen the best viewpoint in Elche again, from which we can admire the beauty of our palm grove,” said mayor Pablo Ruz during a visit to the tower.

The tower, now a viewpoint, was built as part of a defence policy against the attacks of Berber pirates, which entailed the construction of several watchtowers in the Elche area in the 15th and carrying a carabiner chained to a ball in his other hand.

16th centuries. It was part of a series of buildings which originally had a clear surveillance view. From their height, guards could spot any sign of danger to the population.

Work will soon begin on the adaptation of the gardens attached to the tower, the cleaning of the area and the repair of the lighting surrounding the tower.

“We are very involved in the opening of spaces that have been closed until now in the municipality,” said Ruz.

Officers obtained a de ­

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scription of the man, which was circulated to several other patrols in the area. After an extensive search, he was located. The arrested man reported that the youngsters had laughed at him, and agreed he had threatened to stab one of them with scissors.

During a search of the man, they found the scissors and carabiner along with the ball.

He was released after police questioning and awaits a court date.